Christine Cushing is Fearless in the Kitchen
For those here in Canada, Christine Cushing is a household name, having appeared on Food Network Canada (a franchise of the US parent company) from the very beginning. I remember first seeing Christine on her “Dish It Out” show but she went nationwide tackling the vacant early evening slot with her live one-hour cooking show […]
House on Parliament…Next Door!
One of Toronto’s old standby’s for pub-grub, hang-out for drinks or actually going out for above-average food on a pauper’s budget has just moved on up the street. Well, actually this pub moved one building south of it’s long-time location on Parliament Street in Toronto’s now desirable Cabbagetown neighborhood. I had resisted writing about House […]
Mr. Pide, Turkish Pizza on the Danforth
When I came back from vacation in mid-September I was already reminiscing about the places I had visited and the smells, sights and aromas at many homes and at eateries. I stayed in northern Greece and traveled to the southernmost point in Greece, the island of Crete. I also took a three day side trip […]
Hockley Valley Resort: Weekend Getaway
It’s been just over a week since my all-day visit to Hockley Valley Resort, just northwest of Toronto. Located just north of Orangeville, Hockley Valley is the perfect answer for those looking to escape the traffic, fast pace and din that has now become Toronto. Fancy a few holes of golf, a day at the […]
Guu Izakaya
Allow me to begin this post by stating that I have never been to Japan. I do want to visit the “land of the rising sun” but in the meantime, I’ll settle for a little taste of Japan here in Toronto. Guu Izakaya began in Vancouver (5 locations) and they recently opened a location here […]
An Evening With Stelios Boutaris at Malena
I recently attended a dinner that was organized by Kolonaki Group (Steve Kriaris) who specializes in bringing Greek wines & spirits into Ontario and Quebec. The dinner would be held in the newly opened Estiatorio Malena, located on the ritzy stretch of Avenue Road, just north and across from Hazelton Lanes. Malena’s cuisine is described […]
The A, Bee & See of the Royal York Hotel
All Torontonians have heard of the Royal York Hotel, have attended functions, weddings, or passed through this old world charming hotel. Located right across from Union Station, the Royal York will be viewed by many tourists and some will even stay in this classy hotel. Some locals (such as myself) will have even stayed at […]
The Hornero: Woodburning Brick Oven
UPDATE: This place is closed. I am very particular about my pizzas. I like em with a thin crust (but not Lavash cracker thin), I like fresh ingredients for toppings (no canned/jarred ingredients) and a well-seasoned sauce. I often make pizza at home using a homemade pizza dough and the toppings may vary, depending on […]
Sai-Gon Palace
One of my favorite things to do in this city is to be a “tourist in my own town”. I’ll head out into various neighborhoods of Toronto, armed with a nap-sack, camera and wallet and take in neighborhood or two, snapping photos, stopping in some shops and ultimately, recharging with a bite to eat. One […]
Alexandros “World Famous Gyros”
I’m going to crank-up the frequency of my “Talk Toronto” posts on my blog. These posts will be primarily related to food, leisure or anything else I feel worthy about sharing when it comes to Toronto. What a better place to start than with some Greek food. Greek fast food. One of my favourite quick […]
